Business Licenses

The Village of Monee welcomes new businesses and hopes all are successful in their endeavors. A Village of Monee Business License is required for any person conducting, engaging in, maintaining, operating, carrying on, or managing a business within the Village. (Ordinance 608, October 8, 1986.)


Fees

The Village of Monee Business License fees are determined by the square footage of the place of business' building. The business license fees for 2023 are as follows:

Square FootageBusiness License Fee
Up to 2,499 square feet$75
2,500 - 4,999 square feet$125
5,000 - 7,499 square feet$175
7,500 - 9,999 square feet$200
10,000 - 14,999 square feet$225
15,000 - 24,999 square feet$250
25,000 - 39,999 square feet$275
40,000 - 54,999 square feet$300
55,000 - 69,999 square feet$325
70,000 - 84,999 square feet$350
85,000 - 99,999 square feet$375
100,000 - 149,999$400
150,000 - 199,999$425
200,000 - 499,999 square feet$450
500,000 square feet or more$500
Per transient merchant not based in Monee
$1000


Additional Fees

To the preceding fee, there is an additional charge for vending and gaming machines.

Machine TypeAdditional License Fee
Vending machine$50 per Vending Machine
Gaming machine$200 per Video Gaming Machine


State licensed businesses are also required to complete a Business License Application with the Village of Monee and provide a copy of a valid State of Illinois License.

Inspections

Please be advised per Ordinance Number 608, 10-8-1986, a business license will not be issued until an annual business inspection is successfully completed. Inspections can be scheduled with the Building Department at 708-534-8303.